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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.40, 3,346.56 and 1,448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.40, 3,346.56 and 1,448.96 is: 2,174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.40 : 3,346.56 = 1,448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.40/3,346.56 = 1,448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.40x = 3,346.56 × 1,448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.40x = 4,849,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,849,031.58/2,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.06

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